Basic Details Surname Brookes Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra detail. He was married and enlisted in October 1915. He is also commemorated on IWM 2689. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death May Day of death 3 Age at death 35 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Missing